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Read articles and the latest news about The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Libraries' collections, activities, and research related to the history of art.

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Steal This MARC Record: Sharing Through GitHub

Metadata and Collections Librarian William Blueher discusses how Thomas J. Watson Library is sharing large record sets with other libraries.

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DevOps at Thomas J. Watson Library

Associate Museum Librarian for Library Systems Alan McCarthy-Behler discusses the use of DevOps in Thomas J. Watson Library.

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Touring the World with “Art in Embassies”

Assistant Museum Librarian for Technical Services and Reference discusses art catalogs from the United States Embassies.

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ILLove in the Time of Coronavirus

Associate Museum Librarian for Interlibrary Services and Digital Initiatives Robyn Fleming discusses how interlibrary loans have worked during mass shutdowns throughout the pandemic.

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Teaching and Learning in The Met’s Founding Era

Managing Archivist for Museum Archives James Moske discusses some newly digitized materials from the Museum’s Archives that highlight The Met's longstanding commitment to teaching and learning.

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Celebrating Black History Month with Watson Library’s Growing Collection of African American Publications

Associate Manager for Collection Development and Special Collections Holly Phillips and Associate Manager for Finance and Administration Angela Washington talk about Watson Library's continued efforts to expand its collection of books by and about African American artists.

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Black Art and Artists Matter: Collection Assessment and Expansion in Watson Library

Special Collections and Slavic Languages Librarian Jared Ash discusses Watson Librarys collection of works by African American artists.

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Returning to Work at The Met’s Watson Library

Senior Library Associate Amy Hamilton discusses what it was like to return to work at The Met's Watson Library.

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Sharing the F. Kleinberger Galleries Records with a Global Audience

Managing Archivist of Museum Archives James Moske discusses the recently digitized F. Kleinberger Galleries Records.

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Together While Apart: Engagement in the Time of Coronavirus

Manager for Library Administration Sophia Alexandrov discusses the virtual programs Watson Library has put together to connect with people during the pandemic.

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